Jeremiah 8:13 Meaning and Explanation
“I will surely consume them, saith the LORD: there shall be no grapes on the vine, nor figs on the fig tree, and the leaf shall fade; and the things that I have given them shall pass away from them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will strip away all provision, fruitfulness, and blessing from the land.
The Context of Jeremiah 8:13
Removal of agricultural blessing and all prosperity from the land.
What Does Jeremiah 8:13 Mean?
Grapes and figs represent agricultural abundance and covenant blessing—the fruitful land promised to Abraham's descendants. By removing these fruits and even the leaf itself, God signals the withdrawal of His sustaining hand. What they built will wither; what they expected will vanish.
This judgment inverts creation: instead of the earth yielding fruit, it becomes barren. Everything they possess 'shall pass away'—not through bad management or poor weather, but because God explicitly removes His blessing. The land reverts to abandonment.
Jeremiah 8:13 in the Original Language
kalelah (כִּלָּה), 'consume'—to finish, complete, or make an end of utterly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 8:13
What does Jeremiah 8:13 mean?
God will strip away all provision, fruitfulness, and blessing from the land.
What is the context of Jeremiah 8:13?
Removal of agricultural blessing and all prosperity from the land.